Mumbai, April 8 – Ssanjay Gaggnani, known for his role in "Kundali Bhagya," who is set to star in his upcoming web series "Hotspot," shared how he had a profound spiritual experience that led him to become a vegetarian.
Ssanjay explained that it wasn't a health-related decision, but something much deeper.
Ssanjay, who has worked in popular shows like "Kundali Bhagya," "Naagin," and "Vinny Ki Kitaab," said: "It was a complete spiritual transformation. Not all projects change your career; some projects change you. While filming for my upcoming web show, "Hotspot," I experienced what felt like a divine intervention from the very beginning of the shoot."
He said he felt a deep spiritual connection with his co-actors, "who inspired and influenced me with their dedication and faith. As someone who learns both on and off screen, I naturally absorb positive traits from selfless and grounded individuals."
Ssanjay shared how this experience brought him closer to spiritual practices and traditions. He said that during this time, he "observed the fast for the last two days of Navratri, visited the historic Chandrika Devi Temple and a 51 Shakti Peeth temple, and performed Kanjak (Kanya Puja)."
"Kanjak, or Kanya Puja, is a cherished Hindu tradition where young girls (aged 2–10) are worshipped as living embodiments of Goddess Durga during Navratri. It symbolizes reverence for the divine feminine, where the girls represent the nine forms of Shakti and are honored with rituals like washing their feet, offering food, and giving gifts. After completing this ritual, I broke my fast," he said.
Ssanjay described the turning point that followed: "A day after that, I felt a significant shift within myself and decided to become a vegetarian. I am deeply grateful to my co-actor and now a very dear friend, Aparna Dixit, for inspiring me and unknowingly becoming a selfless medium through whom I felt closer to God."
"This is something my mother had always wished for me as well."
Ssanjay said that it is a very personal choice.
"And everyone has their own journey and beliefs. However, I always encourage people close to me to eat clean, stay fit, and engage in some form of physical activity for at least 30 minutes every day," he said.
Ssanjay said that the transformation has been both internal and powerful.
He says, "I have felt a deep sense of transformation since making this decision. There is a feeling of being lighter, cleaner, and more positive. I have also experienced a stronger alignment with God and a deeper connection with nature and myself like never before."